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B74 OEF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,328 mi
Last recorded225,328 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB74 OEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 225,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired in front of tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 220,129 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 220,116 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tube outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger near bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 214,504 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 214,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 206,991 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 206,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 200,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 195,142 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 195,116 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead in various places and visible from inside cab (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (front most) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately behind spring mount near flexi hose (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.7.5c)

Offside gearbox rubber mount detached

Pass 18 Oct 2014 189,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 179,326 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 179,326 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 231,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 231,148 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

O/S/R and N/S/R brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f,n/s/f tyres have cuts in side walls and tread.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 221,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

reverse lamp not working

Fail 15 Oct 2011 220,908 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2010 125,429 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B74 OEF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B74 OEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B74 OEF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1985.

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